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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.03, 625.31 and 266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.03, 625.31 and 266.55 is: 367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.03 : 625.31 = 266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.03/625.31 = 266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.03x = 625.31 × 266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.03x = 166,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,676.38/453.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.91

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